The Lantern,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-009-8544, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-01-009-8544 |
| Item Name | Lantern,electric |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 1 BATTERY |
| Lens Color | COLORLESS AND RED |
| Battery Type and Quantity Required | 1 DRY |
| Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Features Provided | SWITCH AND REPLACEABLE BATTERY |
| Light Beam Motion | FIXED |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 SOLDER LUG |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 6.0 DC NOMINAL |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | WEATHERPROOF |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TW3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Burgess Inc |
NSN 6230-01-009-8544 is a Lantern,electric, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-083-4088, 5305-01-361-5602. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6230-01-009-8544: Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 BATTERY; Lens Color: COLORLESS AND RED; Battery Type and Quantity Required: 1 DRY; Shape: RECTANGULAR. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.